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Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Police rescue man from flat fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a flat in Magherafelt. The alarm was raised shortly after 10pm on Thursday when a fire was spotted inside the flat at Queen Street. W...
Police rescue man from flat fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a flat in Magherafelt. The alarm was raised shortly after 10pm on Thursday when a fire was spotted inside the flat at Queen Street. W...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
£400m fund boost for pensions lost by insolvencies
New proposals to create a £400 million fund to support workers who have lost their pensions have been unveiled today by Pensions Secretary, Andrew Smith. An amendment to the Pensions Bill, which is c...
£400m fund boost for pensions lost by insolvencies
New proposals to create a £400 million fund to support workers who have lost their pensions have been unveiled today by Pensions Secretary, Andrew Smith. An amendment to the Pensions Bill, which is c...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
UN-led treaty to ban dangerous chemicals
An international treaty banning the world's most dangerous pesticides, industrial chemicals and hazardous by-products of combustion enters into force on Monday, marking the start of a UN-backed effort...
UN-led treaty to ban dangerous chemicals
An international treaty banning the world's most dangerous pesticides, industrial chemicals and hazardous by-products of combustion enters into force on Monday, marking the start of a UN-backed effort...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Former Clinton advisor to address UUJ
President Bill Clinton’s former Special Advisor on Northern Ireland affairs, Jim Lyons, is coming back to the University of Ulster next week to deliver keynote speeches on how economic initiatives hav...
Former Clinton advisor to address UUJ
President Bill Clinton’s former Special Advisor on Northern Ireland affairs, Jim Lyons, is coming back to the University of Ulster next week to deliver keynote speeches on how economic initiatives hav...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Queen's host European election competition
A Queen's University researcher has launched a web-based competition to predict the outcome of the Northern Ireland European election on June 10. Visitors from anywhere in the world are invited to fo...
Queen's host European election competition
A Queen's University researcher has launched a web-based competition to predict the outcome of the Northern Ireland European election on June 10. Visitors from anywhere in the world are invited to fo...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
BBC Four chief moves across to head up BBC Two
BBC Director of Television Jana Bennett has announced the appointment of Roly Keating as the new Controller of BBC Two. Keating, currently the Controller of BBC Four, will take up his new role in Jun...
BBC Four chief moves across to head up BBC Two
BBC Director of Television Jana Bennett has announced the appointment of Roly Keating as the new Controller of BBC Two. Keating, currently the Controller of BBC Four, will take up his new role in Jun...
UK National News, May 14, 2004
School ICT resources now at 'record levels', says Ofsted
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in schools are now at record levels and the competence of school staff in ICT has risen dramatically since 1997, according to a new report publ...
School ICT resources now at 'record levels', says Ofsted
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in schools are now at record levels and the competence of school staff in ICT has risen dramatically since 1997, according to a new report publ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Lottery boost to transform east Belfast childcare facilities
A parish hall in east Belfast will be transformed into a state-of-the-art childcare centre thanks to a lottery windfall announced today by the New Opportunities Fund. East Belfast based charity Oasis...
Lottery boost to transform east Belfast childcare facilities
A parish hall in east Belfast will be transformed into a state-of-the-art childcare centre thanks to a lottery windfall announced today by the New Opportunities Fund. East Belfast based charity Oasis...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2004
Interactive wind map demonstrates NI renewable energy capability
A new web-based interactive map, which allows users to determine average wind speeds in any part of Northern Ireland, has been launched at the Balmoral Show. The map was developed as part of work to...
Interactive wind map demonstrates NI renewable energy capability
A new web-based interactive map, which allows users to determine average wind speeds in any part of Northern Ireland, has been launched at the Balmoral Show. The map was developed as part of work to...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Report reveals fall in recorded crimes
Recorded crime in Northern Ireland has fallen over past last year, according to official statistics from the PSNI. The figures, for the period 1st April 2003 to 31st March 2004, recorded a total of 1...
Report reveals fall in recorded crimes
Recorded crime in Northern Ireland has fallen over past last year, according to official statistics from the PSNI. The figures, for the period 1st April 2003 to 31st March 2004, recorded a total of 1...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
Daily Mirror abuse photos 'not taken in Iraq'
Controversial pictures published by the Daily Mirror which purported to depict the alleged abuse of Iraqi detainees by British soldiers were "categorically not taken in Iraq", the Commons was told tod...
Daily Mirror abuse photos 'not taken in Iraq'
Controversial pictures published by the Daily Mirror which purported to depict the alleged abuse of Iraqi detainees by British soldiers were "categorically not taken in Iraq", the Commons was told tod...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
No evidence of widespread abuse by UK troops: Blair
There is "no evidence whatever of systematic and widespread abuse" by British troops in Iraq, the Prime Minister said yesterday. Mr Blair added that photographs published by the Daily Mirror newspape...
No evidence of widespread abuse by UK troops: Blair
There is "no evidence whatever of systematic and widespread abuse" by British troops in Iraq, the Prime Minister said yesterday. Mr Blair added that photographs published by the Daily Mirror newspape...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Joey Dunlop memorial destroyed by vandals
Local politicians have roundly condemned an attack on a memorial garden in Ballymoney dedicated to the late Joey Dunlop. The memorial garden, which housed a granite plaque, was destroyed by vandals s...
Joey Dunlop memorial destroyed by vandals
Local politicians have roundly condemned an attack on a memorial garden in Ballymoney dedicated to the late Joey Dunlop. The memorial garden, which housed a granite plaque, was destroyed by vandals s...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Flybe flight delayed and redirected following disturbances
More than 30 passengers had to be removed from a Glasgow to Belfast City bound flight following allegations of serious disturbances on the aircraft shortly before take-off. The incident occurred on a...
Flybe flight delayed and redirected following disturbances
More than 30 passengers had to be removed from a Glasgow to Belfast City bound flight following allegations of serious disturbances on the aircraft shortly before take-off. The incident occurred on a...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Balmoral Show continues amazing success
Around 60,000 people are expected to have visited this year's annual Balmoral Show in south Belfast when it ends on Friday evening. This year's agricultural event, now into its second day, promises t...
Balmoral Show continues amazing success
Around 60,000 people are expected to have visited this year's annual Balmoral Show in south Belfast when it ends on Friday evening. This year's agricultural event, now into its second day, promises t...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
Inquiry demanded after theft of sensitive Carr documents
The Tories have called for an immediate inquiry after it emerged last night that documentation concerning the new identity of Maxine Carr had been stolen from a car owned by a Home Office official. S...
Inquiry demanded after theft of sensitive Carr documents
The Tories have called for an immediate inquiry after it emerged last night that documentation concerning the new identity of Maxine Carr had been stolen from a car owned by a Home Office official. S...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
McConnell pledges full inquiry into factory blast
Scotland's First Minister Jack McConnell has said that there will be a full investigation into the circumstances of the devastating factory explosion in Glasgow which claimed the lives of eight people...
McConnell pledges full inquiry into factory blast
Scotland's First Minister Jack McConnell has said that there will be a full investigation into the circumstances of the devastating factory explosion in Glasgow which claimed the lives of eight people...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
Investigation continues as armed officers shoot man dead
Investigations were continuing today following the killing of a 23-year old man by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in the Thornton Heath area of south London. According to police, a handg...
Investigation continues as armed officers shoot man dead
Investigations were continuing today following the killing of a 23-year old man by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in the Thornton Heath area of south London. According to police, a handg...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
Passengers removed from Flybe flight
A party of 30 business travellers were escorted off a plane before it took off from Glasgow to Belfast City last night. Following allegations of serious disturbances and drunken antics on the aircraf...
Passengers removed from Flybe flight
A party of 30 business travellers were escorted off a plane before it took off from Glasgow to Belfast City last night. Following allegations of serious disturbances and drunken antics on the aircraf...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
SMG settles differences with ITV over digital rights
Following the recent sale of the Scottish Media Group's (SMG) 25% GMTV stake to ITV plc, the two companies have reached an agreement on the use of the ITV brand name and the use by ITV plc of SMG's di...
SMG settles differences with ITV over digital rights
Following the recent sale of the Scottish Media Group's (SMG) 25% GMTV stake to ITV plc, the two companies have reached an agreement on the use of the ITV brand name and the use by ITV plc of SMG's di...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
Inaugural anti-arson conference begins in London
The first conference designed to explore new methods of tackling arson – a crime that results in around 100 deaths and costs the economy over £2 billion every year – has been held in London today. Ho...
Inaugural anti-arson conference begins in London
The first conference designed to explore new methods of tackling arson – a crime that results in around 100 deaths and costs the economy over £2 billion every year – has been held in London today. Ho...
UK National News, May 13, 2004
Scholarships set to help UK's future sports stars
The first ever scheme aimed at giving young talented sports people a scholarship to help their development was launched today by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell. The Talented Athlete Scholarship Schem...
Scholarships set to help UK's future sports stars
The first ever scheme aimed at giving young talented sports people a scholarship to help their development was launched today by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell. The Talented Athlete Scholarship Schem...
Business News, May 13, 2004
Customs Minister launches Lorry Road-User Charge procurement process
John Healey, Customs Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has announced the public launch of the procurement process for the Lorry Road User Charge (LRUC). Speaking to companies and poten...
Customs Minister launches Lorry Road-User Charge procurement process
John Healey, Customs Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has announced the public launch of the procurement process for the Lorry Road User Charge (LRUC). Speaking to companies and poten...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Seven NI candidates stand for three MEP seats
Seven candidates are to stand for Northern Ireland's three MEP seats after nominations for this summer's European Elections closed today. Jim Nicholson (UUP), Jim Allister (DUP), Martin Morgan (SDLP)...
Seven NI candidates stand for three MEP seats
Seven candidates are to stand for Northern Ireland's three MEP seats after nominations for this summer's European Elections closed today. Jim Nicholson (UUP), Jim Allister (DUP), Martin Morgan (SDLP)...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
McGimpsey calls for Windsor Park upgrade funding
Former Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey has criticised both the Government and Northern Ireland football authorities for failing to net urgent funding for upgrading Windsor Park in Belfast. Respond...
McGimpsey calls for Windsor Park upgrade funding
Former Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey has criticised both the Government and Northern Ireland football authorities for failing to net urgent funding for upgrading Windsor Park in Belfast. Respond...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Minister backs local burned children’s support group
Health Minister, Angela Smith has met representatives of the Burned Children’s Club, Great Britain to discuss the formation of a support group in Northern Ireland. Mrs Smith, who is Patron of the Clu...
Minister backs local burned children’s support group
Health Minister, Angela Smith has met representatives of the Burned Children’s Club, Great Britain to discuss the formation of a support group in Northern Ireland. Mrs Smith, who is Patron of the Clu...
Business News, May 13, 2004
Union urges abused shopworkers to speak out
Too many shopworkers suffer in silence against persistent anti-social behaviour, violence, threats and abuse, according to the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw). Amid mounting ev...
Union urges abused shopworkers to speak out
Too many shopworkers suffer in silence against persistent anti-social behaviour, violence, threats and abuse, according to the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw). Amid mounting ev...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Safe Hands scheme aims to assist shopping independence
The University of Ulster has teamed up with Safeway’s Safe Hands Project, to help children with learning difficulties become independent shoppers. The Safe Hands Project, which is a partnership betwe...
Safe Hands scheme aims to assist shopping independence
The University of Ulster has teamed up with Safeway’s Safe Hands Project, to help children with learning difficulties become independent shoppers. The Safe Hands Project, which is a partnership betwe...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
Online resource offers help with 'green' business regulations
A new website aimed at helping small businesses in Northern Ireland understand the environmental legislation affecting their work has been launched. NetRegs - www.netregs.gov.uk – offers general advi...
Online resource offers help with 'green' business regulations
A new website aimed at helping small businesses in Northern Ireland understand the environmental legislation affecting their work has been launched. NetRegs - www.netregs.gov.uk – offers general advi...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2004
UTV in running for Belfast radio licence
UTV has announced today that it will be submitting an application for the proposed new Greater Belfast radio licence when it is advertised by Ofcom this July. UTV's application team will be headed up...
UTV in running for Belfast radio licence
UTV has announced today that it will be submitting an application for the proposed new Greater Belfast radio licence when it is advertised by Ofcom this July. UTV's application team will be headed up...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
